Definitions for collagenase
col·la·ge·nase

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1. collagenasenoun

   any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin

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1. collagenasenoun

   An enzyme that breaks the peptide bonds in collagen.

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1. Collagenase

   Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in the pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are considered a virulence factor, facilitating the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle cells and other body organs.Collagen, a key component of the animal extracellular matrix, is made through cleavage of pro-collagen by collagenase once it has been secreted from the cell. This stops large structures from forming inside the cell itself. In addition to being produced by some bacteria, collagenase can be made by the body as part of its normal immune response. This production is induced by cytokines, which stimulate cells such as fibroblasts and osteoblasts, and can cause indirect tissue damage.

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1. collagenase

   Collagenase is a type of enzyme that breaks down collagen, a protein that forms the structure and strength of various tissues in the body such as skin, tendons, ligaments and bones. They can be produced by certain bacteria and cells in the body and are often utilized in various medical and research applications.

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1. Collagenase

   Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are an exotoxin and help to facilitate the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle cells and other body organs. Collagen, a key component of the animal extracellular matrix, is made through cleavage of pro-collagen by collagenase once it has been secreted from the cell. This stops large structures from forming inside the cell itself. Collagenase production can be induced during an immune response, by cytokines that stimulate cells such as fibroblasts and osteoblasts, and cause indirect tissue damage.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Collagenase
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagenase
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